Let me start by thanking you for all the comments you’ve left here on the blog — and also on Facebook e no Instagram — regarding the baby announcement. I’m touched by your kindness and enthusiasm!

Now onto today’s post: you know how much I love going into junk shops and imagining new uses for old objects. When, a few months ago, I spotted this box I immediately thought it would make a great piece of storage and display for Rodrigo’s books.

Although it’s looking a bit battered (I’ve thoroughly washed it but I think it still needs some sanding and polishing with beeswax), I couldn’t resist putting it to use straight away. It was an instant hit!